Conflicted: A History Podcast

Zach Cornwell hosts this monthly show that untangles history's greatest controversies, and several of its most compelling episodes deal directly with Nazi Germany and its aftermath. The three-part series on the hunt for Adolf Eichmann is standout material, told with the kind of detailed research and narrative tension that keeps you listening through all three installments. With 68 episodes total, the show covers topics from the 1971 Bangladesh War to Byzantine history to modern terrorism, but its WWII and Holocaust content is particularly strong. Episodes vary from 48 minutes to over two hours -- Cornwell gives each subject the time it needs rather than forcing a uniform format. The 4.8-star rating from 544 reviews reflects a dedicated listener base. What separates Conflicted from straight history podcasts is its emphasis on controversy and moral complexity. It does not just tell you what happened -- it forces you to sit with the difficult questions those events raise. Source citations are provided for each episode, which shows a commitment to getting it right. The show is free through Evergreen Podcasts. While it is not exclusively about Nazi Germany, the episodes that touch on this period are among the best in its catalog, and the broader context of how the show examines historical conflict adds layers that a single-topic podcast might miss.